The Checkerboard Scarf, a free knitting pattern

Checkerboard Scarf, a truly manly or womanly design

Originally published asMy Man’s ScarfI needed a knitted scarf pattern that was suitable for a man. This is a pretty common design, but after looking around and not finding one with the width and gauge I wanted, I decided to just do it myself! Here is a simple graphic scarf pattern suitable for a manly-man or a non-frilly woman in your choice of yarn weights. Enjoy!Yarn: Directions are for DK (worsted, bulky);

Finishing:I always wet finish (hand wash and dry flat) and lightly steam my finished knitted pieces, this allows the stitches to “settle” and helps your work hold it’s shape as well as softening up the yarn.

Thanks to Gabby S. for being such a great model!Publishing History: first published with the title “The Manly Scarf” as a “Free Pattern” for Heritage Spinning and Weaving and also posted on Scarlet Zebra‘s web site in December, 2004. Republished as Free Pattern for Heritage and on SZ web site with correction to border instructions and the addition of a chart in February of 2005. Republished on Sea Air Arts’ Blog with title changed to “My Man’s Scarf” in December, 2007. Republished as a free pattern for Heritage Spinning & Weaving and on Sea Air Art’s Blog with the title "The Checkerboard Scarf" in November of 2012 to give it a fresh look, add more pictures and add directions for multiple gauges.